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Explore the life, inspirations and iconic recordings of trumpeter Wynton Marsalis
Most fans know Wynton Marsalis as the most recognizable jazz trumpeter of his generation. He’s also a celebrated composer, educator, and music director of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Keep reading »
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Newport Festival Gala 2020 featuring Wynton Marsalis
George Wein, the 94 year old creator and founder of Newport Jazz Festival – one of the oldest and longest running music festivals in the world has announced a full slate of programming for what would have been 2020’s Newport Jazz Festival weekend. Keep reading »
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Jazz in Marciac 2020 becomes Jazz at Home
This year, Jazz in Marciac becomes Jazz at Home from July 24th to August 16th by listening to the best of the festival on France Inter, France Musique, Mezzo and jazzinmarciac.com Keep reading »
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Wynton Marsalis On The Future Of New York City
Well, there’s definitely many things we could do better. And in any way we look along the system, we can find a way to reform it and make it better. I find a lot of times when we use a word like better, the question is always what are the proportions of things? What do we really want to see? Keep reading »
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Jazz at Lincoln Center announces Summer Jazz Academy, Free Virtual Camp Designed and led by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and Guest Artists
Jazz at Lincoln Center offers the largest jazz education program network in the world, and today Jazz at Lincoln Center announced its latest educational initiative designed to foster the next generation of jazz musicians, fans, and supporters. Keep reading »
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Inspired By Injustice, Wynton Marsalis Reflects On His Music
Wynton Marsalis has always been deeply engaged in the subject of American race relations. The issue was a crucial part of his education as a young musician in New Orleans, and it has been a core preoccupation of his own work going as far back as Black Codes (From the Underground), a trailblazing album from 1985. Keep reading »
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NYC kids need the arts desperately: Wynton Marsalis says the city must not cut music, dance and visual art education
The coronavirus hit our city in a way that is unparalleled in the modern era. The city’s cultural mainstays have rallied to create entire digital seasons practically overnight, adapting to entertain and nourish home-bound patrons. Keep reading »
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Discussion with musical legends Wynton Marsalis and Igor Butman
June 30! A special virtual discussion spanning the Atlantic for our Russian viewers: two jazz legends – Wynton Marsalis and Igor Butman – live with Russian interpretation. Keep reading »
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Wynton Marsalis Finds Solace in the Optimism of the Blues
Marsalis, the artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, puts his late father, Ellis Marsalis Jr., as well as Frederick Douglass and young musicians on his list of what’s important. Keep reading »
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WQXR Juneteenth: “The Black Experience in the Concert Hall”
To celebrate Juneteenth, WQXR offers “The Black Experience in the Concert Hall,” a live call-in special with WQXR’s Evening Host Terrance McKnight from 7-9pm. Terrance speaks with leading figures in the world of classical music, including Wynton Marsalis, virtuoso trumpeter and Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center Keep reading »